Aims and Characteristics

BSc (Hons) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (Physics X AIDA)

The rapid advances of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have far-reaching impacts on our lives, ranging from mobile apps, smart home systems and health-monitoring devices to industrial process optimisation. AI is intimately linked to physics in various ways, and seamless collaboration between physics and AI enables accurate observations of the environment and realistic formulation of solutions. Physics principles can be deployed to optimise AI components, facilitating the discoveries of critical workflows and parameters, as well as enhancing the training of AI systems. Conversely, AI plays a pivotal role in modern physics research by rapidly screening potential solutions, thereby saving resources needed for experimental studies.

The Physics X AIDA programme is tailored to students with interests in both physics and AI. With a strong emphasis on applications, students are exposed to both fundamental and applied physics topics in addition to the principal theories of AI. The fusion of these two disciplines throughout the curriculum allows students to consolidate their learning, providing them with a competitive edge in their future careers.

Characteristics of Physics X AIDA

Multidisciplinary nature: The combination of physics and AI provides graduates with a robust skillset suited to a wide range of career paths, such as innovation, health care and postgraduate studies.

An application-oriented approach: The learning experience is supported by well-equipped laboratories, including an AI laboratory tailored to the curriculum. Collaborations with industrial partners and renowned universities provide excellent internship and exchange opportunities for students.

Well-rounded development: Students also develop their ‘soft skills’, such as lateral thinking, communications skills, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are critical assets for future leaders.

BSc (Hons) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Physics X IE)

The Physics X IE programme offers a very diverse curriculum that covers fundamental and applied physics, innovation and business. A major highlight of this curriculum is the extended internship training in major technology enterprises or start-ups, providing golden opportunities for students to become innovation leaders in Hong Kong. The programme is ideal for students with great entrepreneurial spirit who wish to join the next-generation of physics innovators.

Characteristics of Physics X IE

Multidisciplinary nature: The combination of scientific and entrepreneurial skills promotes the development of our graduates into future technology leaders.

An application-oriented approach: The learning experience is supported by well-equipped laboratories. Collaborations with industrial partners and renowned universities provide excellent internship and exchange opportunities for students.

Well-rounded development: Students also develop their ‘soft skills’, such as lateral thinking, communications skills, leadership, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are critical assets for future entrepreneurs.